The Eagles’ head coaching search went in a 60’s direction Friday when they received permission to speak to Bruce Arians.

Arians technically is offensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts. The longtime NFL assistant and former Temple U. head coach is the guy who guided the Colts to an 11-5 record this season in place of Chuck Pagano, who was receiving treatment for leukemia.

Arians, 60, is one year younger than Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie. He also would be a pretty good guy for the Eagles to have in their corner should they become interested in Ben Roethlisberger, who doesn’t sound real happy about the direction the Pittsburgh Steelers are going. Arians coached Roethlisberger when the Steelers won two Super Bowls.

Arians might be a fallback if unconfirmed reports prove true that the Cleveland Browns are putting the fullcourt press on Oregon coach Chip Kelly, who was at the top of the Philly braintrust’s list.

Bradley is a disciple of renowned defensive guru Monte Kiffin, having worked for him with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Bradley, 46, this year turned a Seahawks defense that ranked in the bottom seven of the league just two years ago into an elite unit. The Seahawks led the league this year allowing just 15.3 points per game. They’re surrendering 306.2 yards, fourth in the league.

Arians and Bradley would have to be interviewed next week if the Colts and the Seahawks advance to the divisional round of the playoffs, per NFL rules. If their teams lose to the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Redskins, respectively, they would be available whenever.